You may be aware that [______ ELSA respondent's name] generously participated in the ELSA study before [______/her] death. [______/Her] contribution was very valuable. We would find it extremely helpful to have some information about the last year or two of [______/her] life. I appreciate that this may upset or distress you. All the information collected is strictly confidential, and will be held anonymously. INTERVIEWER: Press 1 and to continue.

On how many different occasions did [[______ ELSA respondent's name] stay in [place] in the last two years before [______/she] died INTERVIEWER: If appropriate include more than one person's home INTERVIEWER: Specify the number of times.

In total, how long did [______ ELSA respondent's name] stay in [______ from EiPlac] in the last two years before [______/she] died? INTERVIEWER: If stayed on more than one occasion add the times together.

How many other types of places did [______ ELSA respondent's name] stay in overnight during the two years before [______/she] died, because of [______/her] health? INTERVIEWER: Include NHS and privately-owned establishments CODE ALL THAT APPLY.

In total, how long did [______ ELSA respondent's name] stay in another person's home in the last two years before [______/she] died? INTERVIEWER: If stayed on more than one occasion add the times together.

In total, how long did [______ ELSA respondent's name] stay in a residential home in the last two years before [______/she] died? INTERVIEWER: If stayed on more than one occasion add the times together.

In total, how long did [______ ELSA respondent's name] stay in mixed nursing/residential home in the last two years before [______/she] died? INTERVIEWER: If stayed on more than one occasion add the times together.

In total, how long did [______ ELSA respondent's name] stay in sheltered housing in the last two years before [______/she] died? INTERVIEWER: If stayed on more than one occasion add the times together.

We'd like to ask you about [______ ELSA respondent's name]'s physical health and activity. During [______/her] last year, which of these descriptions fits [______/her] experience best?1 [______/She] was active and disability free, and died suddenly 2 [______/She] was mostly active and disability free, but declined during the last few months before [______/she] died 3 [______/She] had times of being seriously disabled, mixed with times of being active 4 [______/She] gradually become more and more disabled, without times of being active

I would now like to ask you about problems [______ ELSA respondent's name] might have had in [______/her] everyday life, before [______/she] died. The next questions are about help [______/she] may have received. Please tell me if [______/she] had received any help because of a physical, mental, emotional or memory problem during the last three months of [______/her] life. INTERVIEWER: Press and to continue.

(You said earlier that during the last three months of [______/her] life [______ ELSA respondent's name] received help to prepare hot meals.) Was that because of a health or memory problem? INTERVIEWER: If the respondent gives an actual reason, decide whether this was a problem with either their health or memory.

(You said earlier that during the last three months of [______/her] life [______ ELSA respondent's name] received help with shopping for groceries.) Was that because of a health or memory problem? INTERVIEWER: If the respondent gives an actual reason, decide whether this was a problem with either their health or memory.

(You said earlier that during the last three months of [______/her] life [______ ELSA respondent's name] received help to make phone calls.) Was that because of a health or memory problem? INTERVIEWER: If the respondent gives an actual reason, decide whether this was a problem with either their health or memory.

(You said earlier that during the last three months of [______/her] life [______ ELSA respondent'sname] received help with taking medication.) Was that because of a health or memory problem? INTERVIEWER: If the respondent gives an actual reason, decide whether this was a problem with either their health or memory.

Thinking about the [______ from EiADLA..K] that [______ ELSA respondent's name] had problems with, who usually helped [______ ELSA respondent's name] with [______\these activity\ies]? INTERVIEWER: Only code once for respondent. For example if respondent is son or daughter code 'Respondent', and not son or daughter. Only code 'Son' or 'Daughter' for those other than respondent.

Did [______ ELSA respondent's name] have difficulty in interpreting surroundings, such as knowing where [______/she] was, or distinguishing between different types of people, such as doctors, visitors and relatives? Did he have ... READ OUT ...

Now I'm going to describe some difficult behaviors, which only a minority of people experience, and which can make caring for them more of a challenge. I would like you to tell me how frequently, if at all [______ ELSA respondent's name] engaged in these behaviors during [______/her] last year of life. We would like to know if [______ ELSA respondent's name] engaged in the behavior often, sometimes, rarely, or never. INTERVIEWER: Press and to continue.

Did a doctor ever tell [______ ELSA respondent's name] that [______/she] had any of these conditions? INTERVIEWER: Read out each in turn and code all that apply. Include diabetic retinopathy in code 2. Include age related maculopathy in code 3.

You told me earlier that [______ ELSA respondent's name] died following a heart attack. Did a doctor ever tell [______/her] that [______/she] had had a heart attack, before the one that led to [______/her] death?

Was [______ ELSA respondent's name]taking any taking any medication to thin the blood such as Warfarin, Plavix, Ticlid, or other blood-thinning medication during the last 12 months of [______/her] life?

Approximately how old was [______ ELSA respondent's name] when [______/she] was first told by a doctor that [______/she] had had a heart attack (including myocardial infarction or coronary | thrombosis)? INTERVIEWER: Enter the age in years.

(In Waves 4 and 6 this question was replaced by a question about number of heart | | attacks - EINMMI) Did [EiName1] have a heart attack or myocardial infarction during the last 12 months of [hisher] life?

Approximately how old was [______ ELSA respondent's name] when [______/she] was first told by a doctor that [______/she] had [______ of other condition from EiDix]? INTERVIEWER: Enter the age in years.

Approximately how old was [______ ELSA respondent's name] when [______/she] was first told by a doctor that [______/she] had emotional, nervous or psychiatric problems? INTERVIEWER: Enter the age in years.

Approximately how old was [______ ELSA respondent's name] when [______/she] was first told by a doctor that [______/she] had dementia, senility or any other serious memory impairment? INTERVIEWER: Enter the age in years.

I'd now like to ask you some questions about any expenses which [______ ELSA respondent's name] incurred as a result of the medical care [______/she] received in the year before [______/she] died. Before I do that, though, I'd like to assure you again that everything you have already told me and anything else you tell me will be kept completely confidential. INTERVIEWER: Press and to continue.

I asked you earlier about expenses incurred for the heath care that [______ ELSA respondent's name] received. Now I would like to ask you about expenses which were associated with [______/her] funeral, or legal fees related to [______/her] death. INTERVIEWER: Press and to continue.

Who [______ paid for the funeral expenses (that is what is their relationship to [______ ELSA respondent's name])? CODE ALL THAT APPLY. INTERVIEWER: Only code once for respondent. For example if respondent is son or daughter code 'Respondent', and not son or daughter. Only code 'Son' or 'Daughter' for those other than respondent.

How many [[______ from EIFUNREL] paid towards the funeral expenses? INTERVIEWER: If same relationship, do not include respondent [range:1~20]EITOTREL. In total, how much did the [______\second etc] [______ from EIFUNREL] pay towards the funeral expenses? INTERVIEWER: Enter amount in pounds.

Who is receiving or expects to receive payments? INTERVIEWER: Code one only. If respondent is son or daughter code 'Respondent', and not son/daughter. Only code 'Son' or 'Daughter' for those other than respondent.

Who was [______ ELSA respondent's name]'s next of kin?INTERVIEWER: Code one only. If respondent is son or daughter code 'Respondent', and not son/daughter. Only code 'Son' or 'Daughter' for those other than respondent.

Did [______ ELSA respondent's name] own [______/her] main home or share of [______/her] main home when [______/she] died? By main home I mean the place where [______/she] lived most of the time (before they moved into an institution). INTERVIEWER: Other properties [______/she] may have owned will be covered later.

Did [______ ELSA respondent's name] own any property, or share of any property, other than their main home when [______/she] died? (Exclude business property and other non-residential property, include holiday homes and timeshares.)

[______ inherited this home/ deceased ELSA respondent's name's share] (that is, what is their relationship to [______ ELSA respondent's name])? CODE ALL THAT APPLY INTERVIEWER: Only code once for respondent. For example if respondent is son or daughter code 'Respondent', and not son or daughter. Only code 'Son' or 'Daughter' for those other than respondent.

Who inherited this home (that is, what is their relationship to [______ ELSA respondent's name]? CODE ALL THAT APPLY INTERVIEWER: Only code once for respondent. For example if respondent is son or daughter code 'Respondent', and not son or daughter. Only code 'Son' or 'Daughter' for those other than respondent.

(for first other home)Was it...... BRACKETS (2500, 5000, 15000, 50000) [Bracket results are recorded in EioHl2, EioHu2, EioHe2, EioHr2]EIPHY. Did [______ ELSA respondent's name] own a business or share in a business, including land or premises?

Who inherited these business assets? CODE ALL THAT APPLY. INTERVIEWER: Only code once for respondent. For example if respondent is son or daughter code 'Respondent', and not son or daughter. Only code 'Son' or 'Daughter' for those other than respondent.

Excluding any housing, pensions, or businesses [______ ELSA respondent's name] had, who inherited the rest of [______/her] assets? CODE ALL THAT APPLY. INTERVIEWER: Only code once for respondent. For example if respondent is son or daughter code 'Respondent', and not son or daughter. Only code 'Son' or 'Daughter' for those other than respondent.

Who were the beneficiaries of the life insurance polices? CODE ALL THAT APPLY. INTERVIEWER: Only code once for respondent. For example if respondent is son or daughter code 'Respondent', and not son or daughter. Only code 'Son' or 'Daughter' for those other than respondent.

We have asked you many questions about numerous aspects of [______ ELSA respondent's name]'s health and finances, and we want to thank you very much for your assistance with them. Is there anything else you would like to add about [______ ELSA respondent's name] in [______/her] last year of life? INTERVIEWER: If nothing to say, type None and press END.